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Category: Personal Finances
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5 Best-Kept Secrets for Buying a Home
Posted on May 22, 2019
Categories: Budgeting, Mortgages, Personal Finances, Personal Loans, Savings
Buying a home may be a common practice for the average American, but it is not a simple one. This is especially true if you are new to the game and have yet to learn the ins and outs of the process. No need to worry, we have plenty of experience from our years in the home buying business and are willing to share the best-kept secrets on the market!
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6 Ways to Travel Like a Minimalist and Save Money
Posted on May 22, 2019
Categories: Budgeting, General, Personal Finances, Savings, Seasonal
If you’ve been putting off travel because you think it’s too expensive, think again! The new minimalism trend is taking off - more than the tiny houses you’ve seen. They are proving to be a helpful mindset and strategy for travelers. Here’s the inside scoop of how to cut costs on your next trip.
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How to Set and Reach Your Financial Goals
Posted on April 29, 2019
Categories: Budgeting, Financial Education, General, Personal Finances, Savings
A dream is just a dream until a plan is created and executed. It can be a challenge to know where to start, as some days the expenses seem to come in faster than you can keep up. It’s time to take a step back, think about what you want for your life and begin building that future today.
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7 House Buying Tips to Save Money
Posted on April 29, 2019
Categories: Budgeting, Mortgages, Personal Finances, Personal Loans, Savings
It’s finally house hunting season and you could not be more excited to get the ball rolling on your big purchase! Before you hit the road or the search bar, take these 7 tips into consideration.
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3 Questions to Ask Before Using Your Emergency Fund
Posted on March 21, 2019
Categories: Budgeting, goals, Personal Finances, Savings
When is a financial emergency, truly an emergency? Establishing an emergency fund is an incredibly important part of your budget, but knowing when to use it is just as important. Ask yourself these three questions before dipping into the pot.
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Best Budgeting Apps of 2019
Posted on March 21, 2019
Categories: Budgeting, Personal Finances, Savings
Being busy doesn’t mean you have to abandon your budget. Thanks to technology, there are endless ways to enhance your savings techniques. Fairfax State Savings Bank compiled a list of the latest and greatest budgeting apps of 2019!
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6 Simple Ways To Save
Posted on February 26, 2019
Categories: Budgeting, General, Personal Finances, Savings
Finding new and exciting ways to save can prove tricky. We’ve all heard of making a list before grocery shopping and sticking to it, as well as cutting cable and dropping unused gym memberships. Fairfax State Savings Bank has put together some tried, trusted and simple ways to save to get your financial game back on track!
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Why Choose a Local Bank?
Posted on February 26, 2019
Categories: Budgeting, Community, General, Personal Finances, Savings
Whether in bustling cities or the rural Midwest, community banks improve lives in the communities they serve. This seems to be a popular notion across the nation, as can be seen by their large local support. According to the ICBA, community banks make up 96 percent of all banking institutions in the country. They are successful because they work and are a positive light in the community.
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Money Savings Tips to Keep Your Finances On Track
Posted on February 26, 2019
Categories: Budgeting, Personal Finances, Savings
Does it seem like your savings plan always becomes derailed? Starting too big or having unrealistic goals can prove faulty. Once you do have some money saved, it may be difficult to know what to do with all of it - leaving you wondering where to go from there. Luckily, we have compiled a list of simple saving guidelines to keep your finances on track.
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5 To-Dos Before Buying a Home
Posted on January 24, 2019
Categories: Budgeting, Consumer Loans, Mortgages, Personal Finances, Personal Loans, Savings
Are you about to begin the hunt for your future home? We understand that the home buying process can become overwhelming, which is why we’d like to offer you a little insight. Start your home buying journey off right by completing this checklist!